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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1998
Page
3
A columnist reflects on gun control after an 18 year old man is arrested for possessing a Tech 9 near Lincoln Middle School. He notes the close call with potential school harm, questions societal tolerance for weapons near schools, and laments the minimal charge if the act had occurred.
A reader vents outrage at a law allowing 19 year olds to carry weapons near schools, arguing maturity, safety, and modern realities. The piece urges rethinking gun control in light of a tech nine incident and its impact on Rio Rancho families.
Editorial argues that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should publish brake performance data for new vehicles, mirroring crash test results. It notes brakes are a common complaint area and that public access would help buyers compare safety and repair costs, despite automaker concerns about scope.
The piece argues the Merry T. Fudel case reveals dangerous excesses in infertility treatment. It critiques Dr. Christo Zouves for downplaying ethics, urges regulatory standards, and warns against treating babies as commodities while calling for tailored medical judgment and state oversight.
A reader questions City Administrator James Lewis plan to spend 74000 from the environmental gross receipts tax. The letter criticizes media influence on council decisions and urges intelligent water planning over punitive measures. It cites a 1995 Rio Rancho zoning group report warning water supply would not support a proposed golf course apartments.
Wilson and Mary Ann Wasiolek report Rio Rancho faces water woes as hydrologist Tim Decker warns from Intel Paradise Hills and Bernalillo links while city builds apartments and a flood of homes. Residents call for planning and leadership free from private interests and Santa Fe influence.
Readers respond on Rio Rancho Observer Action Line about the survey on pay raises for city employees. Messages discuss Social Security COLA, city salaries, crime posters at the post office, Cinco de Mayo events, theater ideas, and questions about DPS coverage and department changes, with reactions to Expo 88 and local issues.
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